Eric L. Essex, LUTCF is a Registered Representative for New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Eric has been a licensed Financial Advisor since 1997. He is a member of the Plainfield Lions Club and Board Member, Ambassador for the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador for the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce, Den Leader for Pack 336 in Oswego, IL, President-Elect for the Chicagoland Metro South Local of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors), President of the Southwestern Metro Area Referral Team (SMART) and member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church. Eric is married to Roxanne Essex (Partner of Maggie’s Place, Plainfield). They have two children. Their son lives in Lexington, KY and their daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren live in Oswego, IL.

As a licensed representative with New York Life, Eric is committed to providing his individual, young family, pre-retiree; retiree and small business clients all types of term and permanent life insurance; fixed and variable – immediate or deferred income annuities; traditional or Roth IRA’s; Mutual Funds; 529 plans; Disability Income Insurance; Long Term Care Insurance; and retirement planning and services that meet their needs. By keeping up with current insurance and financial product trends and offering outstanding service, Eric has earned a reputation for integrity and for showing true concern for his clients.

During his career, he has attended and graduated from LILI (Leadership in Life Insurance); earned his LUTCF and FSS designations; New York Life’s 2012-13 Executive Council; 2012 Annuity Elite Champion; 2013 Annuity Gold Champion; 2013 Top Annuity Champion for the Western Illinois General Office and many other awards and accolades.